Object Number | 29-96-725C |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Japanese | Buddhist |
Provenience | Japan |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Paper |
Inscription Language | Japanese Language |
Description | A copy of the Ichimai-kishōmon (一枚起請文) the last instructions written by Honen for Yoritomo, one of Honen Shonin's (1133-1212 CE) pupils. Honen was a Buddhist monk and founder of Jodo, Japanese Pure Land Buddhist Sect. Comments are added by the Japanese Emperor. Written in ink on paper. Handprints over inscription. Verification of authenticity (29-96-713A-C). Top of image in pencil: “The golden text” |
Height | 32 cm |
Length | 64.7 cm |
Credit Line | Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904 |
Other Number | No. 62 - Other Number | CG94-1-60A - Found in Collection Number |
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